What is a Virtual Assistant?

Have you ever wondered, “What exactly is that Virtual Assistant that you keep hearing so much about?” The answer is simple. A Virtual Assistant, or VA, is an administrative professional who provides immediate professional support, services and skills to busy entrepreneurs and business managers via the Internet.

“What can a Virtual Assistant do for me?” The ways in which a VA can help you and your business are as unique and diverse as the individual VA's are themselves. To help narrow down the possibilities, here is a list the top 10 things they could do for their clients. 
  • A VA can assist you with marketing support, increasing your clientele and free up valuable time to service your customers. They also can handle all your marketing and publicity helping you to spread the word about your product or services.
  • Many Virtual Assistants specialize in web design and search engine optimization. Once you work with a VA, they know your business inside and out, who better to help you prepare your website?
  • A Virtual Assistant can make your next presentation shine by giving it that polished professional look, which is sure to capture your audience and promote all your products and services.
  • A Virtual Assistant can be instrumental in proofing, editing, and typing all your correspondence, manuscripts, etc., providing a more professional edge to all of your business communications.
  • A Virtual Assistant can plan your next company event or outing providing for an enjoyable and memorable time for all. Think how much more enjoyable it can be when the burden of planning is removed.
  • They work on an “as needed basis” and only when you have work, so hiring a VA can save you money. Clients only pay for the work done, or time period, and don’t have to pay benefits, equipment, or supplies. What a cost savings that can be.
  • A VA can save you space because they work from their own office as an independent contractor.
  • Hiring a VA can save you time by not having to hire an employee or temporary help, or train staff.
  • A Virtual Assistant can schedule your appointments, manage your calendar, organize your desk, and make running a business that much smoother.